Hydrogen Business Development Lead, Upstream

Job description: Hyundai Motor Group, guided by the vision “Together for a better future,” is committed to advancing sustainable mobility and clean energy solutions across the globe. As the European subsidiary dedicated to Energy & Hydrogen, we play a pivotal role in steering and aligning the Group’s activities to support Europe’s transition toward a carbon neutral neutral future. Our mission is to build an integrated energy ecosystem that enables cleaner mobility, strengthens community resilience, and accelerates the adoption of renewable energy systems across the region Building on the Group’s proven capabilities and leadership in hydrogen technologies, we are expanding our activities across the broader European energy sector — and we invite you to join us in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. As the Hydrogen Upstream Business Development Lead (m/f/d) within our Energy & H2 Europe organization, you will drive the identification, planning, and execution of hydrogen production projects in Europe. This includes greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and investment evaluation. You will help shape Hyundai’s upstream hydrogen strategy and play a central role in building our future European energy footprint. We want you to: Analyze European hydrogen markets with a focus on upstream opportunities. Evaluate local policies, Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen strategies, and our product portfolio to identify new business opportunities across Europe. Coordinate closely with business affiliates and our mid- and downstream efforts to ensure alignment and maximize value creation Build and strengthen partnerships with external companies, fostering collaboration and incubating pilot projects in hydrogen production. Conduct preliminary feasibility studies, investment evaluations, and financial modeling to ensure strategic and economic viability. Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to validate business plans and lead implementation. Analyze and negotiate business structuring strategies – including alliances and equity investments - to optimize CAPEX and long-term returns. Negotiate contract conditions and coordinate with internal stakeholders on drafting and review of legal documents. About you: Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent qualification) 8+ years of post-graduate experience in business development within the energy or hydrogen sector. Solid understanding of the hydrogen market and business opportunities within production projects Strong knowledge of European regulatory and compliance frameworks for hydrogen Proven project management capabilities Experience with working in a global matrixed organization Strong understanding of business case development and financial feasibility analysis Business-fluent English, fluent German is an advantage We offer: A competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working hours and a hybrid working policy Continued learning and professional development Car sharing and lease mobility program Complimentary daily lunch at our canteen and subsidized breakfast options Complimentary fitness facility and the opportunity to join various sporting clubs Highly international working environment